High Street Margate murder investigation – Two charged

Two people have been charged as part of the Margate High Street murder investigation. <i>(Image: Kent Police)</i>
Two people have been charged as part of the Margate High Street murder investigation. (Image: Kent Police)
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Two men have been charged as part of a murder investigation after a man’s body was found at a property in Kent.

Kent Police was called to a property on the High Street in Kent just after 11.30am on Thursday (June 11), following concerns for a person’s welfare.

Officers attended and found the body of a man inside.

Bradley Cooper, of Eaton Road in Margate, was arrested later that day.

Today (June 14), the 40-year-old was charged with murder and has been remanded in custody.

He will appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (June 15).

Ashleigh Muir, of High Street in Margate, has been charged with assisting an offender.

The 33-year-old will also appear at the same court hearing.

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Margate have charged a suspect with murder.

Kent Police was called to a property in the High Street shortly after 11:30am on Thursday 11 June 2026, following concerns for a person’s welfare.

Officers attended and located the body of a man inside.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family of 31-year-old Nathan Jermy, who had previously been reported missing, have been informed.

Bradley Cooper, 40, of Eaton Road, Margate, was arrested later that day and on Sunday 14 June the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of murder.

Mr Cooper has been remanded in custody, to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court on Monday 15 June.

Three other people have also been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Ashleigh Muir, 33, of High Street, Margate, has been charged with assisting an offender and has also been remanded in custody to appear at the same court hearing.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with relevant information should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting 46/ZY/15521/26.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or use their online form.

 

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